STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Unsane — Occupational Hazard
Released 1998

Occupational Hazard

Unsane

Diving deep into Occupational Hazard by Unsane

Occupational Hazard- Album Overview Occupational Hazard is the fifth studio album by the American noise rock band Uns…

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Karol G — Ocean
Released 2019

Ocean

Karol G

First impressions of Karol G – Ocean

Ocean- Album Overview "Ocean," released on March 24, 2023, is the highly anticipated fifth studio album by Colombian …

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Lady Antebellum — Ocean
Released 2019

Ocean

Lady Antebellum

Ocean: exploring the world of Lady Antebellum

Ocean- Album Overview Lady Antebellum's sixth studio album, "Ocean," was released on November 15, 2019, under the Big…

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Khalid — Ocean (remixes, Vol. 2)
Released 2018

Ocean (remixes, Vol. 2)

Khalid

Inside the atmosphere of Khalid's Ocean (remixes, Vol. 2)

Ocean (remixes, Vol. 2)- Album Overview "Ocean (remixes, Vol. 2)" is an extension of Khalid's sonic explorations, rel…

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Yellowcard — Ocean Avenue
Released 2003

Ocean Avenue

Yellowcard

Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard: expectations vs reality

Ocean Avenue- Album Overview Released on July 22, 2003, "Ocean Avenue" marks a significant moment in the pop-punk gen…

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Owl City — Ocean Eyes
Released 2009

Ocean Eyes

Owl City

Ocean Eyes: exploring the world of Owl City

Ocean Eyes- Album Overview "Ocean Eyes," the debut studio album by Owl City, was released on July 17, 2009, under the…

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Bola Sete — Ocean Memories
Released 1999

Ocean Memories

Bola Sete

Album spotlight: Bola Sete-Ocean Memories – Ocean Memories

Album overview Bola Sete, a Brazilian guitarist and composer, is celebrated for his unique blend of samba, bossa nova…

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Echo And The Bunnymen — Ocean Rain
Released 1984

Ocean Rain

Echo And The Bunnymen

Album spotlight: Echo And The Bunnymen-Ocean Rain – Ocean Rain

Album overview Released on May 2, 1984, "Ocean Rain" is the fourth studio album by the British post-punk band Echo an…

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Mount Eerie — Ocean Roar
Released 2012

Ocean Roar

Mount Eerie

First impressions of Mount Eerie – Ocean Roar

Ocean Roar- Album Overview "Ocean Roar," the second album by Mount Eerie, was released on September 4, 2012, through …

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Tori Amos — Ocean To Ocean
Released 2021

Ocean To Ocean

Tori Amos

The evolution of Tori Amos in Ocean To Ocean

Ocean To Ocean- Album Overview Tori Amos's "Ocean To Ocean," released on October 29, 2021, marks a significant chapte…

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Nightwish — Oceanborn
Released 1998

Oceanborn

Nightwish

Nightwish returns with Oceanborn

Oceanborn- Album Overview Nightwish's second studio album, "Oceanborn," was released on October 31, 1998, under the l…

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Smashing Pumpkins — Oceania
Released 2012

Oceania

Smashing Pumpkins

First impressions of Smashing Pumpkins – Oceania

Oceania- Album Overview The Smashing Pumpkins' album "Oceania" was released on June 19, 2012, as part of their larger…

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Isis — Oceanic
Released 2002

Oceanic

Isis

Check the vibes: Isis-Oceanic – Oceanic

Album overview Isis-Oceanic's album "Oceanic" was released in 2021 under the label Oceanic Records. This album marks …

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Vangelis — Oceanic
Released 1996

Oceanic

Vangelis

Vangelis experiments boldly on Oceanic

Oceanic- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Oceanic" is an evocative album by the renowned Greek composer Vangelis, kn…

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Sérgio Mendes — Oceano
Released 0

Oceano

Sérgio Mendes

One week with Oceano: thoughts on Sérgio Mendes

Oceano- Album Overview "Oceano" is a compelling album by the legendary Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes, released in …

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Boney M — Oceans of Fantasy
Released 1979

Oceans of Fantasy

Boney M

A Critical Review of the Album: Oceans of Fantasy by Boney M

Boney M is a popular disco group that came to fame in the late 1970s. Their music, influenced by the soul and funk of…

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Paul McCartney — Ocean’s Kingdom
Released 2011

Ocean’s Kingdom

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney – Ocean’s Kingdom: track-by-track perspective

Ocean’s Kingdom- Album Overview "Ocean’s Kingdom," released in 2011, marks Paul McCartney's foray into the world of c…

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Thee Oh Sees — Ocs 4: Get Stoved
Released 2005

Ocs 4: Get Stoved

Thee Oh Sees

From intro to finale: what Ocs 4: Get Stoved delivers

Ocs 4: Get Stoved- Album Overview "Ocs 4: Get Stoved," released in 2013, is the fifth studio album by the prolific Sa…

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The Mars Volta — Octahedron
Released 2009

Octahedron

The Mars Volta

Inside the atmosphere of The Mars Volta's Octahedron

Octahedron- Album Overview "Octahedron," released on June 23, 2009, marks a significant chapter in The Mars Volta's d…

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Arc & Stones — Octane
Released 1998

Octane

Arc & Stones

The evolution of Arc & Stones in Octane

Octane- Album Overview "Octane," released in 2022, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Arc & Stones, a band kn…

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Dream Theater — Octavarium
Released 2005

Octavarium

Dream Theater

Taking a Critical Look at Dream Theater's Album, Octavarium

If you are an avid listener of progressive rock, then you have probably heard of Dream Theater, one of the most well-…

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The Moody Blues — Octave
Released 1978

Octave

The Moody Blues

Diving deep into Octave by The Moody Blues

Octave- Album Overview "Octave" is the ninth studio album by the iconic British rock band The Moody Blues, released i…

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Buckethead — Octave of the Holy Innocents
Released 1993

Octave of the Holy Innocents

Buckethead

The evolution of Buckethead-Octave of the Holy Innocents in Octave of the Holy Innocents

Album overview Buckethead's "Octave of the Holy Innocents" is an instrumental album released in 2019, showcasing the …

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